Awards
from a variety of previous, creative projects.
Desc: After spending the night in Mueller Hut, we were greeted by a hazy pink sunrise, scattering light across glaciers and some of the tallest peaks in New Zealand. Fellow trampers gathered along the plateau edge, while others peered from their tents to witness the moment. If you look closely, you can spot a bright blue tent in the bottom left corner.
Desc: In the search for a local winter tramp, we found ourselves on the Mount Somers Circuit, just over an hour from Christchurch. We were anticipating low river levels from Pinnacles Hut to the end of the track. However, we were delighted to stumble upon a series of temporary waterfalls with the light reflecting through the bush somewhat… perfectly.
Outdoor Photo Story Competition 2026
Top Ten
Somers In Winter
“Eventually, we started zigzagging downwards, returning into the depths of the bush. I led myself into the false belief that the tramp was coming to an end. I was delighted to discover I couldn’t have been more wrong. We stumbled upon a series of temporary waterfalls, with the light reflecting through the bush perfectly. There was one instance where Rayson walked behind a cascading waterfall, and the light began to weave through the droplets, erupting into a rainbow. Lasting less than a minute, I managed to hoist my camera out and capture the moment.”
Find my full submission to the OPSC here.
Desc: After experiencing radiant, winter sunshine that morning at Luxmore Hut, we started descending back home into the basin, through the inversion layer which had been lingering for weeks. Saying our final goodbyes to the light. This was after one of the strongest high-pressure systems on record in New Zealand, that ensured that the thick fog sprawling over Te Anau didn’t move an inch and made us appreciate the warmth even more.